Australian College of Journalism & Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) 

Editing and Proofreading 

Editing and proofreading are highly marketable skills. The publishing industry, book companies, government departments, printing companies and businesses use freelance editors and proofreaders to review the thousands of novels and non-fiction volumes published every year. This distance learning course is your key !! 

The Australian College of Journalism and Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) Editing and Proofreading course caters to the home worker or complements the workplace employee who wishes to increase his or her skills. The beauty of this career is that it will never become obsolete; people will always need proofreaders! 

Recently merged, these companies are now able to provide you with greater training opportunities. The Australian College of Journalism has provided specialist courses for over 20 years, and over that time have become a well known and respected distance education provider. And Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) is the world's leading provider of consumer-based distance education. 

A definition: Editing and Proofreading 

Editing is the process of preparing language, images, or sound for publication through correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications. Professionals may specialize in the editing of writing, still images, cinema/video, sound recordings, and music recordings. These areas sometimes overlap depending on the project. For example, language editors may comment on or make alterations to graphics and photographs embedded in a job that mostly comprises language; sound editors may make alterations in the linguistic text of, for example, a sound interview, to improve the intended meaning or reduce the duration of an item. (Source: Editing: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 

Proofreading means reading a proof copy of a text in order to detect and correct any errors. (Source: Proofreading: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 

Key areas of learning - Professional Editing & Proofreading 

The benefits 

If you are ready to learn new skills, improve existing skills, make more money, get a better job, launch or advance in a career or start your own business, Thomson Education Direct can help you, as it does thousands of people, year after year. 

• Study at your own place. In the comfort of your own home, while traveling to or from work, or even while you're on holidays. It's up to you. 
• At your own pace. As there are no classes, you work at a pace that suits you, making learning easier. 
• In your own time. You choose when you want to study. Anytime! 
• With qualified tutors. Tutors are qualified in their field with many years of experience. Many are industry leaders, there to provide advice, assess your work and answer your questions. 
• And learning materials are included. Everything you need to successfully complete your course is included, saving you money. 
• At a price you can afford. Courses are competitively priced, allowing you to afford the course you want. 
• With an experienced organisation. Since 1921, Thomson Education Direct has provided quality home training for over 600,000 people. 
• Nationally accredited. Many courses are nationally accredited by ANTA (Australian National Training Authority) and by VETAB (Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board), which means that your course has been prepared to standards accepted by industry and government. 
• Recognition of Prior Learning. Formal recognition for your existing knowledge and skills, so you don't have to spend time having to re learn what you already know, or demonstrate skills you can already perform. 
• Code of Conduct. There is a strict code of conduct and ethics in place to protect you. 

Study at home to get the training you need and the job you want, without leaving your front door. Today, distance learning is recognised as one of the most convenient methods of education. 

Extra learning materials included in the Professional Editing & Proofreading course 

• Style manual for authors, editors and printers
• Media Directory
• About Copyright Booklet
• Mark up pen

Enrol and pay in full now to receive a 10% discount. 

Payment can be made via Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Bankcard or by Telegraphic Transfer. 
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All payments are made directly to Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct)